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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
A Fairy Oak Tree.

American Agriculturist.
To produce one of these dainty
little plants, take an acorn and tie a
string round it so the blunt end,
where the cup was, is upward. Sus-
pend it in bottle or hyacinth-glass,
containing a small quantity OF water,
but be careful that the acorn does not
reach within an inch of the water.
Wrap the bottle in flannel and put it
in warm, dark place. In a month,
or less, the acorn will swell, burst its
coat and throw out a tiny white
point. This is the root, and when
half an inch long the water may be
allowed to rise higher, but must not
touch it until the neck of the root be.
gins to turn upward. AS soon as
this stem commences to shoot, the
baby oak will require small doses OF
light every day, and the root can
now extend into the water. In 8
week or so it will be ready to be
moved to window, where you car
watch the development. At first
the tiny trunk that is to be will re-
semble a whitish thread, covered with
small scales. Then. the scales will
expand and the end become green
Little leaves will appear, veins viii
branch and old scales fall off, unit
you have a perfect miniature of thu
great king of the forest.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
The First Bessemer Steel Rails in the
South
The Tradesman.

The Tradesman.
On Saturday, May 7, a new epoch
in the industrial history ofthe South
occurred. 1t was the commencement
of operations at the great steel rail
mill of the Roane from Company at
Chattanooga. This mill was built in
1869 and up to 1883 was conducted
as an iron rail mill, In 1880 a Sic
mens-Martin steel plant was added
at cost of $150,0OO. The mill closed
down during 1883 and remained idle
until the spring of 1886, when it was
unanimously decided to convert it
into mammoth Bessemersteel mill.
Since September, 1886, about 200
men have been engaged in the work
of remodeling and fully $4,000 was
expended. A five-ton Bessemer con-
verter was erected and a full equip
ment Of extensive new machinery
On Saturday, the 18th, the work was
completed and the great mill began
operations. AT s p. m. the first Bess'
emer steel rail ever made in the South
was turned from the rolls and every
thing has since wor ked like a charm
Over 500 hands are at work at the
mill and $50 tons of steel rails will BIZ
turned out daily. Orders are pour
ing in from all portions of the coun
try. The first heavy shipment o
$500 tons will be made to Birming
ham. 1t is the intention to immedi
ately put in another five-ton convert
er and to engage also in the manu-
facture of steel shapes. Chattanooga
now has two Bessemer plants.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Important.

When you visit orleave New York
City, save Baggage, EXpressage and
Carriage Hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grandl Cen
trail Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at a cost of
one million dollars, reduced to $l.OO
and upwards per day. European
plan, Elevator. Restaurant supplied
with the best. Horse cars, stages and
elevated railroad to all depots. Fam
lilies can live better for less money at
the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other first-class hotel in hecity. 10
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Cannon Courier: We learn that
a mule was killed by lightning near
Auburn last Friday, but we failed to
learn to whom the mule belonged.
Ten years ago we would have doubt
ed this statement, but recently we
have heard of various cases coming
from reliable sources that convinces
us that lighting when well creased
and by stealthily creeping up within
a few yards of its victim can bounce
upon mule and kill him before he
has time to kick.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Rotation of Crops.

Our most skillful and successful
farmers are those who pay particu-
lar attention to judicious rotations
of crops, and allow their lands to
rest when rest is necessary. No mat
ter how fertile the soil may be, con-
slant cropping with one or two kinds
of grain which feed upon the same ell
ements of plant food, will soon result
in permanent exhaustion. Every
system of culture which does not
bring from!an outside source the ma
terials that crops feed upon and car
ry away, must ultimately cause the
soil to suffer in fecundity. AS nitro
gen, phosphoric acid and potash are
the most important elements of plant
food it is necessary that such crops be
grown in succession as do not require
the same substance in equal amounts.
tits the bestto alternate with narrow
leaved cereals, such as wheat, oats,
and rye, those having broad leaves,
such as clover, corn, and root crops
Clover is of special value in rotation,
as the shade produced by its rank
growth of foliage favors the develop
ment and storage of heterogeneous mat
ternear the surface, while the roots
reach far down into the subsOil and
bring up valuable mineral elements
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused
in the vacinty of Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery of Mr.. j. E..
Corley, who was so helpless he could
not turn in bed, or raise his head /;
everybody said he was dying of Con-
sumption. A trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Find
ing relief, he bought large bottle
and a box of DIR. Kings New Life
Pills; by the time he had taken two
boxes of Pills and two bottles of the
Discovery, he was well and had
gained in flesh thirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles of this Great Discov-
cry for Consumption free at j. B.
Ritchey's. 9
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Tea and Coffee.
American Agriculturist.

American Agriculturist.
About the time our forefathers de-
cided to "boycott tea from Eng
land, Benjamin Franklin estimated
the consumption in the Colonies at
ten pounds per head per annum.
The population wasin the neighbour
hood of three millions. The "boy-
colt" was very destructive to the
profits of the East India Company,
which was forced to decline the pay
ment Of "a, 900, 900 per annum, pledg-
ed to the British Government. In
Boston harbor the cargoes of tea
were infused in the salt waters of the
bay. Franklin was probably mis-
taken in his estimate of the consump-
ton of tea in the colonies in 1878, or
he may have meant to include adults
only. The present importation OF
tea to this country amounts to about
100000 pounds, less 100000 ex-
ported. This involves consump-
ton of only little more than .one
pound per capita, about one fifth Of
the present consumption in Great
Britain. Coffee is our national drink,
the consumption averaging nearly
ten pounds per head, against but
little more than half a pound in En-.
gland. The coffee crop was short in
1886, in Brazil, to the extent Of two
million bags (l3O pounds each), as
estimated, the product being {, 100000
bags instead of eight. This was the
result of a protracted drouth. Dam
age by rain in September and No
vember, 1886, threatens further re
duction in the crop of the presen
year. In 1886 coffee, which was rated
at seven and a half cents in April
was held at thirteen before the enc
of the year, Brazil supplies us will
more than two-thirds of all the COTE,
in use, and any diminution in pro
duction there is felt at once at tn
breakfast table of every family il
this land.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
COURTS.

CHARACTERISTICS 1st Monday in May and
" November; w. S. Bearden, Chancellor
J. c. Biles, Clerk.
NIRCUIT-Sits Thursday after I'd Monday
" in January, May, and September; Nj.
D. Smallman, Judge; W. " Whitson, AT.
torney-General A. J. Curl, Clerk.
nOUNTY-Sits by quorum LIST Monday in
" every month; full court every quarter
J. r. Parker, Esq, Chairman; W. L. Swami,
Clerk.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS-U Van.
" hooser, Sheriff; Jno. L. Jaco, Register
DR.. T. c. Smart, Trustee and Tax Collec.
tor; Geo. T. Purvis, Ranger; Mat Jones,
Jailer; Ewing Grizzle, County Superintend.
ent of Public Instruction
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS-Mayor, Jssee
WI Walling; Aldermen, ]. E. Jones, NJ.
A. Doty, A. II. Gross, Thos. Black, E. G.
Mead, NJ. NJ. Phelps; Recorder. J. E. Jones;
Treasurer, A. H. Gross; Street Commission.
ers, M. A. Do:y, NJ. M. Phelps, ]. Jones.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
CHURCHES.

Methodist-Rev. A. T. Crawford
pastor; services every Sunday morning and
night. Sunday-school at 9I A. NJ. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Christian-Services every Sunday. PRAYER
meeting Wednesday night.
Presbyteri an-pulpit vacant; prayer meet
ing every Wednesday night. Sunday-school
every Sunday morning at 81 o'clock.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Rev G. T.
Stainback pastor; services every Sunday and
at night; prayermeeting Wednesday night.
Sunday-school $50 a. m.
Baptist-Sunday-school at 81 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Tuesday night.
First Baptist, colored-Rev. l.. McGhee,
pastor. Services every Sunday morning and
night. Sunday.school 900 a. m.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
What Can Be Done.

By trying again and keeping up
courage many things seemingly i'm
possible may be attained. Hundreds
of hopeless cases of Kidney and Liver
Complaint have been cured by Elec-
trio Bitters after everything else had
been tried in vain. So, don't think
there is no cure for you, but try Elec-
trio Bitters. There is no medicine so
safe, so pure, and SO perfect Blood
Purifier. Electric Bitters will cure
Dyspepsia, Diabetes and all Diseases
of the Kidneys. Invaluable in atfec-
lions of Stomach and. Liver, and over
come all Urinary Difficulties.
Large Bottles only so cts at j. B.
Ritchey's. 2
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
D. MEANWHILE. TENNEssEE-sATURDAY, JUNE 49,

when born. Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint are the direct causes Of
seventy-flve per cent. OF such NAL
aides as Biliousness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous
Prostitution, Dizziness of the Head,
Palpitation of the Heart, and other
distressing symptoms. Three doses
of august Flo,cer will prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, lC
cents. Try it.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Enjoy Life.

What a truly beautiful world we
live in! Nature gives US grandeur of
mountains, glens and oceans, and
thousands of means of enjoyment.
We can desire no better when in per-
feet health; but how often do the
majority of people feel like giving it
up disheartened, discouraged and
worn out with disease, when there is
no occasion for this feeling, as every
sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory
proof, that GREEN'S August FIoocey
will make them free from disease, as
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Rains have materially improved
the crop conditions in Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Kentucky, Illinois, and Indi-
ana, and particularly have improved
the outlook for winter wheat, while
in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and
Dakota the seeding of the spring
wheat has proceeded under generally
favorable conditions in consequence
ofseasonable rain.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft, or Calloused Jumps and Blem-
ishes from horses, Blood SPAWN, Curbs,
Splints, Sweeney, Stiles, Sprains, Sore and
Swollen Throat, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by
use of one bottle. Every bottle warranted
by j. B. Ritchey, Druggist, McMinnville
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Buckles ArnicSg alive.

The best salvein the world forCuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds of
eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents a box. For
sale by j. B. Ritchey. (39yl
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Mails.

Tullahoma to Observation-Disclosures 1910 D,
M: leaves $40 a. M, daily except Sundays.
McMinnyille to Sparta-Arrives $40 am;
leaves 1900 p.m.; daily except Sundays.
Beersheba Springs-Arriyes 500 PM;
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; leaves
500 a. m, same days.
Smithville (rOute No. 1859 arrives 1900
M, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays;
leaves 100 pm, same days.
Woodbury-Arrives II M, Wednesdays
and Saturdays leaves loo p. m, same days.
Horse Shoe Falls-Arrives 1900 M, Mon.
days and Thursdays; leaves 300 pm. same
days.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Bishop Wherefore was once ask
ed by a country fellow, which was
the way to heaven. "Turn to the
right and keep straight on, " said the
Bishop.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Peach trees growing near the house,
where dish and washwaterare thrown
out, are thought by many to be es-
pecially long-lived and free from
worms and disease.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

A thrifty farmer says fifty: cents
worth of avis, punches, linen thread
and shoemaker's wax will save ten
dollars in harness repairs in twelve
months.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

A merchant advertises "eggs dated
as laid" 1t must require a great
deal of time and patience to train
hen to date her eggs as she lays
them.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Itch, mango and scratches of every
kind cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no other.
This never fails. Sold by j. B.
Ritchey, druggist, McMinnvill, Tenn
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

"Can February March?" asked
Daniel with a deadly smile. "Per-
haps not" replied Charley in his
quiet way, "but April May" Don't
July about it, anyhow. padded Peter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Vitality of Great Men

is not always innate, or born with
them, but many instances are known
whereit has been acquired by the per-
sistent and judicious use of DIR. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Health Marks.

A bright eye, clear skin, glowing
features, animated expression, and a
quick, firm step. These are all secured
by using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

A grocer got a new pair of scales
and drew large crowds to his shop by
putting out a sign, reading: Pretty
girls given a weigh"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
Has Effected an Entire'Cure
Brooklyn, n. Y,

Dear Sirs:-I have pleasure in stat
ing that JohnsOn's Anodyne Lini-
ment l got at your store, has effected
an entire cure of my deafness when
other previous remedies failed.
]. c. NJ. WRIGHT.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

When Baby was siok, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, che gave them Castoria,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04

Passenger trains pass Tullahoma going
south 10 10 a IN, 10 40 p m and 05 D m 90.
ing north, % p IN, % m, s SIS a M.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-06-04
LODGES.

II & A. M.-Warren, No. 125-1st Monday
night in every month, in their hall over
the courtroom. R. KENNEDY, w, M.
DOYAL ARCH CHAPTER-3rd Thursday
IL nightin every month.
R. KENNEDY, HIP.
T o. o. F.-McMinnville, No. 146; every
l.. Tuesday night, in their hall over Won.
ack & Colville's store.
W. w. WALLACE, N. G.
L. F. CAPsHAw, Sec'y.
Rebekah Degree, meets First Thursday
night in each month.
MRS. w. S. LIVELY, NC.
MISS JENNIE LIvRLY, Sec'y.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR-Mountain CITY,
IN No. lao; meets in Masonic hall I'd and
4th Monday nights in every month.
A. b. RAMSEY, Sec. THos. BLACK, D.
KNIGHTS AND LADY'S .HONOR-2nd
IN and 4th Thursday nights in every month
A, H. GROSS. P.
T o. G. T.-Ben Lomond Lodge No. 90
i meets every Tuesday night at Masonic
Hall. NJ. GAFFIN, Wet.
L. P. GARTNER, Secy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
The Origin of "Ohestnut {"
Philadelphia Press.


Mr.. Joseph Jefferson is responsible for
the latest explanation of the word "chest-
nut" He attributes the Introduction of
the word in its slang sense to Mr.. Will
lam Warren, the veteran comedian OF
Boston.
"There is melodrama," Mr.. Jefferson
said to Press reporter, Shut little
known to the present generation, written
oy William Dillon and called The Broken
Sword There were two characters in it;
one Captain Zsvier and the other the
comedy part Of Pablo. The Captain
is a sort OF Baron Munchausen, and in
telling Of his exploits ssys: Il en-
tered the woods at Collaway, when sud
denly from the thick boughs of cork
tree'-Pablo interrupts him with
the words: "a chestnut, Cap
tain; a chestnut 'Bahr replied
the CAPTAIN, Booty, l say cork tree
"'A che stnuL,' reiterstes Pablo. Il
should know as we'll as you, having heard
you tell the tale these twenty seven times
William Warren, who had often played
the part Of Pablo, was st 6 stag dinner
two years ago when one of the gentlemen
presenf told story of doubtful sge and
originality. "A CHESTNUT murmured Mr.
Warren, quoting from the play, Il have
heard you tell the tale these twenty
seven tines The application OF the
lines pleased the rest Cf the table, and
when the party broke up each helped to
spread the story and Mr.. Warren's COM
mentary. And that" concluded Mr.. JEFF
ferson, sis what really believe to be
the origin OF the word Chestnut"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
A FALSE SENSATION.
a Couple CT Mountain wsshouts Given a
Romantic Significance.

a Couple cf Mountain wsshouts Given a
Romantic Significance.
Special to the Gazette.
Ell PAsO, TEX, Dec. 2.-The reported
discovery of the cave which the train
robbers used as hiding place on Frank
lin mountain, few miles above this city,
is contradicted by Mrs. Green, who, &C
cording to her statement, had the full
conf fence Of the two men who were
slain few weeks ago. The existence OF
these two caves, which were visited by
quite number Of people, has been
known by Superintendent Linberg Of the
Southern Pac fc and number of
people in this city, and are simply exca-
vations or wash holes in the
side of the mountain, the mouth or
entrance to which being larger
than the interior. Mrs. Green says that
she knows that there is 8 cave not far
from the smelter works above town in
which will be found great deal of treas
ure and valuable plumber. A party is
forming now who intend to thoroughly
explore the mountains as far IS the New
Mexico line in quest CT the robbers den,
and they expect to leave here Sunday
morning,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03

ed as comparatively light when the profit
is considered. There need be no fear
that mills will Be scarce. Let 1t be known
that q large crop has been planted, and
capitalists will supply the necessary
machinery in time TO handle the pro
duct.
Here seems to be the fzrmeg's oppor-
tunity. VIII he seize It and grow rich
and independent, or will he neglect it
and continue 10 plod in the old beaten
psth OF the fathers. The Examiner IN
sll earnestness and kindness, appeals 10
the planters OF McLennan and surround
ing counties to direct attention 20 the
subject ct once, snd to prepare for largely
increased acres e Ct sorghum next year.
Il will a. least supplement possible short
crops Of cereals and cotton, and may Is
sure increased prosperity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
Excessive Cigar Smoking.
Washington Cor. New York Worl

washington Cor. NeW GOrk " ord.
General Grants cancer was undoubt-
edly caused by excessive smoking, and
Dr.. Bliss, Gsrheld's physician, nearly
ruined his health By the use Of strong
cigars Bliss smoking cost him hundreds
OF dollars q year. He never used any
thing but the most costly imported cigars,
and ne thought nothing of paying 80 cents
or 81 for a smoke. He swore CT, l am
told, shout & year ago, aud is now G
healthier msn. Chauncey Depaw used
to smoke twenty cigars day, but he
found himself growing dyspecic snd
iow-spirited. He tried TO reduce his num-
Der of cigars and failed. He then decided
to stop smoking altogether, and sue
ceeded.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
Nearly Done.

The three days rain last week put a
stop to work on the Cotton Belt Road,
which otherwise would have been in the
city this week. The bridge across Pecan
creek was ready for the rails to be laid
Monday, but the construction trains
went to Corsicana Saturday night and
were detained by a big Washout at the
new town of Homer Gross Rosds.) The
railroad bad built big tank there, COW
eripg some forty or fifty acres, by throw
ing up twenty -four foot embankment
on each side Of q small creek. The water
backed up beyond the expectations
Of the railroad men and Sunday
night the pressure was so great that the
embsnkments were swept away, flooding
the country below. Men were put to
work Monday TO crib up the crev&sse and
allow the construction trains TO pass
over and resume work on this end Of the
line. The work of cribbipg only re-
CURED few hours and doubtless ere
this the trains are This side Of Pecan.
The piling for the bridge across Hack
berry, in the city limits, was completed
to-day. No other damage was done TO
the road by the rains Hillsboro Mirror.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
"BOB" INGERSOLL SCARED.
a Throat Tumor Causes Inc Colonel Som
Anxiety.


Anxiety.
| Philadelphia Special to Post Dispatch.
A Washington dispatch to the Press
gives some particulars of the develop.
ment Of what was at first supposed to be
q cancer in the throat of Colonel Robert
G. Iugersoll. The correspondent SAYS
that DR.. Morgan discovered E tumor in
the troat OF Colonel Ingersoll in 1865,
and so informed him. Other physicians
OF the tumor. Several months laier soma
New York physicians noted the presence
Of the tumor. Colonel IngersolI is said
to be somewhat alarmed. snd he teIe-
grsphed DR.. Morgan appointing 6 time
for consultation the following Day. DR.
Morgan's diagnosis was that the affec-
tio0 was 4 simple tumor, such IS is fire.
quently removed, and was not cancer
Colonel Ingersoll, however, obtained
the address OF Dr.. Mack Dzie ia London,
the physician to the Crown Prince, and
called him, but DR.. Mackenzie replied
that he would not be IN London at the
time named for the consultation. The
boycott conspiracy cases In New York
subsequently prevented Colonel Inger-
soil from going to London, and requested
DR.. Morgan to accompany him to the Ad-
irondscks for the purpose of perform
ing en- operation and removing the cancer.
DR.. Morgan's engagements interfered
with this, but DR.. Morgan ssys that thu
tumor can be removed without much
trouble. Some Of the religious critics of
the agnostic Colonel construe his anxiety
to indicste that Colonel Iugersoll shared
measurably at least the belief that there
was Judgment"